October Health – 2025 Report

Non-Binary Demographic in Canada

Leading cause: discrimination and stigma related to gender identity (misgendering, harassment, denial of services, employment discrimination, and barriers to healthcare).
Other notable stressors: safety concerns/violence and barriers to gender-affirming healthcare and inclusive services.
Workplace note: inclusive policies, gender-inclusive facilities, and accessible mental health resources can help; October’s digital group sessions may support employees dealing with gender-identity related stress.

Misgendering and deadnaming in daily interactions and at work, leading to constant vigilance and increased anxiety.
Discrimination and harassment, including biased feedback, unequal opportunities for promotion, or exclusion from teams and projects.
Barriers to care and documentation, such as long wait times for gender-affirming healthcare, costs, and difficulties updating legal names/pronouns on work systems.
Workplace policy gaps and environment, including binary-only facilities, lack of pronoun guidelines, fear of coming out, and limited inclusive benefits.
Intersectional stressors that amplify risk (e.g., race, Indigenous status, disability, rural location, housing or financial instability) and reduced access to supportive resources.

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